"Everything is under control?"
A group of cloaked figures flashed looks of astonishment in their eyes, continuing to stare at Jiang Wuji.
Jiang Wuji had always been known for his brilliant schemes, so since he had said as much.
Presumably, he really had a way?
Thinking of this, the atmosphere in the grotto-heaven eased slightly, and many people secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Recently, ever since the diary of the Immortal Great Emperor was exposed.
These people had truly been unable to eat or sleep in peace.
The Immortal Great Emperor was just like a loach; he couldn't be killed, couldn't be caught, and couldn't be won over.
Now that he had gone into hiding, he had even produced another diary!
At first, they hadn't reacted, but after the incident at Cangwu Mountain, they all saw things clearly.
The Immortal Great Emperor intended to cut off their roots and pull them up entirely!
It had truly worried everyone present.
The key was that now, even if they wanted to find Lin Feng, they couldn't!
Jiang Wuji looked at the crowd and sneered, "In the past, it wasn't as if no Great Emperors had noticed the anomalies and opposed us!"
"What was the fate of those Great Emperors? They were all thrown into the Underworld Sea."
He paused, then said coldly, "To oppose us is to oppose the Immortal Court!"
However, the answer he received was still silence.
Although they all understood what Jiang Wuji meant, they instinctively sensed that this time, things were different.
In the past.
No matter which Great Emperor it was, even if their abilities were strong and they could fight well, it was very difficult for them to stir up any real trouble.
Because they were all fighting alone.
The cultivators of the world knew nothing of it, nor would they believe it.
But this time it was different; the entire cultivation world had been stirred up, and all forces had been mobilized.
This was also the most shrewd part of the Immortal Great Emperor—he had used only one diary to attract the attention of the entire world.
"How exactly should we respond?"
Someone asked aloud; this was what everyone cared about most.
Jiang Wuji picked up his tea and took a light sip, his expression gradually turning cold as he said:
"The Immortal Great Emperor wants to hide behind the scenes and control everything."
"By exposing the diary and drawing the attention of the world's cultivators, he is letting forces like Ye Xi, who follow him, wipe us out bit by bit!"
Many people nodded, waiting for him to continue.
Jiang Wuji added:
"This method seems unsolvable, but in reality, it has a fatal flaw."
"And that is..."
As he spoke, an aura erupted from his body, and he said coldly, "There must be someone who follows the content of the diary and acts according to his will!"
"What if we also take action and wipe out these overt forces one by one? When the time comes, how many people in the world will still respond?"
Inside the grotto-heaven.
It fell into another silence.
Everyone was lost in deep thought, exchanging glances with one another, and eventually, they all nodded.
"Not bad!"
"This plan is feasible. Since the war has already begun, we must also take action. Strike first to gain the advantage, strike later and suffer the consequences!"
"The fate of the An Clan is the perfect example!"
A figure under a cloak stood up to express their stance, the voice belonging to an old woman.
A moment later, the others expressed their agreement one after another.
"Then, we must now determine our first target for elimination."
Jiang Wuji nodded and continued, "According to the information we have now."
"Ye Xi, Great Emperor Zhitong, the Xuanqing Sect, the Jade Pool Holy Land, the Liyue Immortal Dynasty, the Primordial Holy Land, the Pei Clan..."
As these names were read out one by one, there was no suspense.
Clearly, they had been prepared for a long time.
After Jiang Wuji finished speaking, he scanned the room: "It can be almost certainly concluded that these people or forces are on the side of the Immortal Great Emperor."
A bloodthirsty smile appeared on his face:
"We only need to eliminate them one by one. Not only can we resolve the crisis, but we might even be able to force the Immortal Great Emperor out!"
The old woman stepped forward again, nodding as she said, "As expected of the Ten Thousand Year Old Scheming Demon, if we want to get anything done, we still have to look to you!"
"It's just that..."
"What if these factions join forces as well? How should we break that?"
At this moment, the others also regained their senses.
They had thought of this problem as well.
Another figure stepped out and asked, "Indeed, of those you named just now, not a single one is easy to deal with!"
"If they join forces, even if we act together, we wouldn't be able to handle it, would we?"
Another silence fell.
"Hmph!"
Jiang Wuji let out a cold snort and shouted, "Do you all think this is child's play?"
"This is a life-or-death struggle!"
Jiang Wuji's expression was incredibly grave as he said solemnly:
"If we win, we continue to act on behalf of the heavens and remain free for eternity!"
"If we lose, we will be uprooted, completely annihilated, with not even a bloodline left behind!"
Everyone's breathing grew heavy, and the atmosphere turned solemn.
Jiang Wuji continued, "Therefore, this time, we have nowhere to hide. Even if we are completely exposed, we must fight to the end!"
"At worst, after this is over, we will simply carry out another purge..."
"Heh, how many truths have been buried in the river of time? History is written by the victors; in the cultivation world, who even remembers anything?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.
Another purge?
That would mean rivers of blood and a million corpses!
However, things had reached this point, and they were backed into a corner with no other choice.
Another figure sighed and said, "I agree with Brother Jiang's method. All of this is forced upon us by the Immortal Great Emperor; we cannot be blamed!"
Soon, their opinions were unified.
There were no more concerns.
Following this, after some further deliberation, the group determined their first target for elimination.
The Liyue Immortal Dynasty!
Originally, the Xuanqing Sect would have been the most suitable target.
But these are special times; attacking the Xuanqing Sect now would cause too great a sensation.
Therefore, they set their target as the Liyue Immortal Dynasty.
Jiang Wuji pondered for a moment, then looked at a figure standing at the end of the line and said:
"Sect Master Lei, your sect is the closest to the Liyue Immortal Dynasty..."
"There are often frictions at the border between the two sides. This time, if the friction becomes a bit larger and escalates into an irreconcilable conflict, that would be quite reasonable, wouldn't it?"
Lei Jue's voice was rough as he laughed heartily:
"That goes without saying. Rest assured, Brother Jiang, I know what to do!"
Jiang Wuji nodded with a smile. Lei Jue was bold yet meticulous, and his actions were ruthless and swift; he was indeed the best candidate to kick off the first battle.
"Good. In that case, everyone should return and make preparations in advance!"
"Everything must proceed according to the plan!"
Jiang Wuji gave one final instruction, then clenched his fist and said proudly:
"You only need to remember that everything is under my control!"
He thought to himself that these were special times, and he had to provide these allies with strong confidence.
After all, their opponent this time was unprecedentedly powerful!
Even if Jiang Wuji used all his strength, he would still need to go all out.
"Good! With those words from the Ten Thousand Year Old Scheming Demon, I can rest easy!"
"Haha, no wonder everyone calls you the Ten Thousand Year Old Scheming Demon; they really didn't call you that for nothing!"
"This time, I'm going all in!"
"We must force the Immortal Great Emperor out and let him know what we're capable of!"
"Fellow Daoists, this old man will take his leave first!"
A moment later, one figure after another vanished from the grotto-heaven.
Central Province, Eastern Profound Domain.
This was a vast, unbroken mountain range, sparsely populated by humans.
It was known as the Heavenly Absolute Mountain Range.
It served as the border between the Liyue Immortal Dynasty and the Nine Absolutes Sect.
Both sides had deployed a large number of personnel here, dispatching elites to hold the line.
On one hand, the two great powers had always been at odds, frequently engaging in conflict.
On the other hand, the Heavenly Absolute Mountain Range was rich in spiritual veins and various ores and materials suitable for artifact refining.
It was also incredibly abundant in all kinds of spiritual herbs.
Therefore, neither side was willing to yield in the struggle for these resources.
Today, the weather was clear and bright.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Hiss—
A piercing sound of something tearing through the air suddenly rang out from the horizon, and figures appeared in the distance like a dark cloud, sweeping over in an overwhelming tide.
They descended upon the camp controlled by the Nine Absolutes Sect at an extremely terrifying speed.
At this moment, on a hillside.
Hua Hongyi stood beneath a tree, watching this scene with a shocked and surprised expression as she said:
"They really came. How were you able to calculate this?"
Her eyes were complex as she looked at Ye Xi, who was lying on the grass, squinting his eyes while basking in the sun.
This person was simply too terrifying!
Hua Hongyi suddenly recalled that she had actually been an opponent to such a person in the past.
Just thinking about it made her hair stand on end and her scalp tingle.
It really hadn't been easy to survive until now...
Moreover, she now admired Ye Xi to an extent that was beyond words.
If I follow him, is there anything that cannot be accomplished?
Even overthrowing the Immortal Court is not just a pipe dream!
Hua Hongyi said silently in her heart, her inner resolve becoming even firmer.
Ye Xi squinted his eyes and said as a matter of course: "Stay calm, these are just small fry!"
"What is there to be so surprised about?"
"That old schemer Jiang Wuji—I know exactly what kind of filth he's craving the moment he opens his mouth!"
Hua Hongyi felt a bit awkward and asked again: "Then should we make a move?"
"No need!"
"If I'm not mistaken, these people are about to be in for some bad luck; they're all going to be captured and castrated to become little eunuchs..."
Whenever Ye Xi thought of Ye Qingge, he couldn't help but feel a shiver run down his legs.
Hua Hongyi's expression turned strange: "..."
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